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Ship of Secrets
Ship of Secrets

Franklin W. Dixon · Aladdin

Frank and Joe solve a mystery on the high seas in this Hardy Brothers Secret Files adventure.It’s finally summer vacation, and the Hardy family is headed on a cruise to the Caribbean. As they board the ship with their parents, Frank and Joe can’t believe all the fun that’s...
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Do Cows Have Kittens?: A Question and Answer Book about Animal Babies
Do Cows Have Kittens?: A Question and Answer Book about Animal Babies

Emily James · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Do penguins have kittens? Find the answer to this and much more in this book all about animal babies
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Ronaldo
Ronaldo

Illugi Jökulsson · Abbeville Kids
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

The story of the "ultimate footballer," Cristiano Ronaldo. Covers the star's youth in Madeira, his nicknames, his record with Manchester United, and includes a list of the numerous awards he has received. Updated throughout with stats from the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Two Elephants
Two Elephants

Steven Anderson · Cantata Learning
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Elephants on a spider web? How could it be? Count by twos as these jolly little elephants find out why a spider web might not be the best place to play. This hardcover library bound book comes with CD and online music access.
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One Proud Penny
One Proud Penny

Randy Siegel · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Who knew the life of a penny could be so exciting?Born in 1983, our copper (well, zinc and copper as we find out) narrator travels everywhere from New York City to Portland, Oregon, to Puerto Rico describing in colorful detail his many adventures along the way.Randy Siegel's quirky,...
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What's Up, Chuck?
What's Up, Chuck?

Leo Landry · Charlesbridge
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Chuck Wood is jealous. As the winner of the Best of the Forest art contest three years in a row, he finds it very difficult to deal with the prospect that newcomer Scooter Possum's abstract paintings might beat his wood sculptures. But with the help of his forest friends, Chuck deals...
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Perrazo y Perrito/Big Dog and Little Dog bilingual
Perrazo y Perrito/Big Dog and Little Dog bilingual

Dav Pilkey · Harcourt
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Big Dog and Little Dog are canine companions who stick together through thick and thin. In this, their first bilingual adventure, Big Dog and Little Dog are hungry And as any good dog knows, friends who chow down together, nap together. With deceptively simple text, graphic illustrations,...
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The Tricks and Treats of Halloween!
The Tricks and Treats of Halloween!

Angela Murphy · Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Unmask the haunted history of Halloween in this fact-tastic, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about the history of fun stuff!Did you know that hundreds of years ago, people would carve Jack-O’-Lanterns out of turnips and potatoes? Or that today, Americans...
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Rattlestiltskin
Rattlestiltskin

Eric A Kimmel · WestWinds Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Rosalia is in debt to the strange little snake man Rattlestiltskin after he teaches her how to make tortillas so light they float in the air! Can she outsmart the trickster and keep her freedom? From renowned children's book author Eric A. Kimmel comes this delightful reimagining of the classic...
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Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein

Chris Bowman · Bellwether Media
Format: Library Binding

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Shel Silverstein. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Lions: Built for the Hunt
Lions: Built for the Hunt

Tammy Gagne · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Lions live up to their nickname of kings of the jungle. These stealthy predators are built to hunt, with body strength, sharp teeth, and deadly claws. Readers will learn about what makes lions such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing...
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What a Beautiful Morning
What a Beautiful Morning

Arthur Levine · Running Press Kids
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Every morning is beautiful when Noah visits his Grandparents. When Grandpa and Noah wake up, they take off singing and hardly stop: walking the dog, splashing through puddles, and eating French toast with cinnamon.But one summer Grandpa seems to have forgotten how to do the things they...
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Lighter than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the First Woman Pilot
Lighter than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the First Woman Pilot

Matthew Clark Smith · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Take to the skies with the beautifully told tale of Sophie Blanchard - a woman meant for the air - as she discovers the incomparable sensation of flight.Behold the story of Sophie Blanchard, an extraordinary woman who is largely forgotten despite her claim to being the very first female...
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The Tiger Who Would Be King
The Tiger Who Would Be King

James Thurber · Enchanted Lion Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Gorgeously illustrated and including two gatefolds that give us a panoramic jungle at war, The Tiger Who Would Be King is as entertaining as it is wise, as wry as it is passionate. Yoon's humorous images support this beautifully written text with wit and insight. Her final portrait...
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Why Am I Here?
Why Am I Here?

Constance Ørbeck-Nilssen · Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A remarkable book for encouraging self-reflection In this empathetic book, a young girl wonders what life would be like if she lived somewhere else. What if she lived in a city with millions of people? What would it be like to be a refugee from a war-torn country? Is she meant to be in a different...
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